Midtown West Travel Guide

New York

Museum of Arts and Design featuring a skyscraper, central business district and a city
Midtown West
Carnegie Hall
Midtown West
Midtown showing a city and nightlife

Surrounding Times Square and extending west to the Hudson River, this New York City neighbourhood has great dining and entertainment choices.

Midtown West has varied attractions ranging from great parks to great entertainment. Explore New York’s amazingly large Central Park, with its lake, zoo, trees, fountains, statues and museums. Shop and dine around Columbus Circle at the southwestern corner of the park. Head east for luxury shopping on 5th Avenue, the boundary between Midtown West and Midtown East.

Rockefeller Centre offers outstanding views from the Top of the Rock observation deck. At Rockefeller Plaza on ground level, enjoy summer garden dining, winter ice-skating and the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Get tickets to see live television filmed in studios nearby. See the Rockettes dancers and other entertainment across the street at Radio City Music Hall.

Take a subway or bus to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and exit on the southern end of the Theatre District, with 40 distinctly attractive theatres. Enjoy long-running and original Broadway performances in this area around Times Square.

Relax in Bryant Park, south of Times Square and just off 5th Avenue. Have a picnic on the large lawn or participate in activities ranging from chess and backgammon to ping-pong and kubb. Skate for free in winter. Walk past two marble lions to enter the New York Public Library, officially the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, to see lavish chandeliers, beautiful murals and millions of books.

The westernmost part of Midtown is known as Hell’s Kitchen. Once the home of poor Irish immigrants, its gentrification has created a lively upscale neighbourhood. Visit the area for gastronomic delights, with ethnic food from six continents.

Arrive in Midtown West via Amtrak at the underground Penn Station, one of the busiest train stations in the U.S. Above the station, attend Knicks’ basketball or Rangers’ hockey games, as well as major concerts, at Madison Square Garden. From the arena, explore Herald Square’s shopping area. The flagship Macy’s department store here is the endpoint for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade that has been held every November since 1924.


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Top hotels in Midtown West

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is ฿5,400 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,400
฿7,608 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,186 reviews)
"Checking was over hour long"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,227 reviews)
"It was great from the fact that it allowed us to get to Danburg very quickly. It was quiet. It was clean, and all the people that worked. There were very gracious and helpful."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Hotel St. James
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is ฿4,173 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,173
฿6,385 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,726 reviews)
Great Layout for Friends Trip Getaway to NYC
"We got a corner suite (2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed). Pretty good layout and spacious. Rm 2330 has Empire State building view, very pretty at night. Parking is off site but a short walking distance away (you get a discount). Building is old and has it own charm. It had the old school showers ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is ฿4,627 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,627
฿6,627 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,702 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Arlo Midtown
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West

4 out of 5
350 W 40th St, New York, NY
The price is ฿4,113 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,113
฿4,833 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,690 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street, New York, NY
The price is ฿3,856 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,856
฿5,283 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in New York. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,734 reviews)
"It was an excellent location. We could walk anywhere or take the subway. The hotel offers free walking tours and I suggest you take advantage. I would definitely come back here to stay."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Pod Times Square
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown West

Hell\'s Kitchen featuring a bar, dining out and interior views

Hell's Kitchen

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and New World Stages are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.

Hell's Kitchen
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Central New York City

Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Broadway and Times Square, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

Central New York City
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Theater District

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Times Square to Broadway – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Theater District
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Central Park South

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.

Central Park South
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Midtown

4.5/5(437 area reviews)

Times Square and Broadway are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.

Midtown
Chrysler Building showing landscape views, a city and a skyscraper

Midtown East

4.5/5(577 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown East

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